via the Vancouver Canucks:Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the club has acquired right wing, Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round Draft pick in 2010 and third round pick (Los Angeles' selection) in 2009. Steve Bernier is a highly regarded young player who's enjoyed success early in his career, said Gillis. With his right-handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play. Thanks to nrbreitkreuz for the tip.Updates 11:45am PT: The Steve Bernier Scoring Highlight Reel, and... Go to original article ...
Ed Willes at the Province points out why Mike Gillis is having trouble fitting into the Old Boys Club of the NHL. Despite the problems Willes points out above, Tony Gallagher at the Province remains unfazed, and is still acting as the PR voice of t...
The Vancouver Canucks added some depth down the middle for next season, claiming soon-to-be restricted free agent centre Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Canucks can retain his rights by giving him a qualifying offer and he ...
From Sportsnet:Sportsnet has learned that center Kyle Wellwood has accepted the Vancouver Canucks qualifying offer of a one year $997,500 deal. The Canucks claimed the 25-year old off waivers on June 25 from the Toronto Maple Leafs....